Mrs. Sedgewick's Head
by Tom Griffin

THE STORY: Johnny Simmons, a successful screenwriter, is sent to prison for the mercy killing of his brother.

During his incarceration he writes a novel - in his mind - totally memorizes it, and upon his release writes it down verbatim and has it published under a pseudonym.

It is a huge success and Hollywood comes calling.

The novel is purchased by an independent producer who hooks up with a studio.

Although the novel is published under a pseudonym, the studio insists Johnny write the screenplay.

Secrets can't be kept.

The studio sends a young female exec and the slimy producer to Johnny's cabin to convince him that he's the only one for the job.

What at first seems like a screamingly funny and scathing Hollywood comedy soon turns into a rather dark and brooding look at selfishness and self loathing.

The ruthless Hollywood moguls and the seemingly innocent locals ultimately clash, showing both sides in a harsh light, proving that if one is not capable of a mercenary lifestyle, one is nothing but a victim.